1. Membership/Post Processing - Process Membership
In 2017 the membership processing tool was added to myLegion. This feature is currently being rolled out and is not available to all departments at this time.
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How to Process Membership
Step 1 – Set up Payment Method.
Step 2: Click Edit to add renewals and/or new members to an “Open”
batch.
Step 3 : Submit Batch for Processing
Open transmittals should be submitted within 14 days to decrease the likelihood of duplicate payments (online), and people complaining about getting renewal notices when they have paid.
If an open batch is not submitted within 14 days the batch will be deleted.
This process eliminates the need for Post Officers to send the National/Department portion of the (3-part) membership cards and paper checks to the Department Headquarters office.
Step 1 – Set up payment method.
Step 2 – Add members to an open batch. New, Paying Transfer and Renewing members.
Step 3 – Submit batch for processing.
Note: Open transmittals should be submitted within 14 days to decrease the likelihood of duplicate payments (online), and people complaining about getting renewal notices when they have paid. If an open batch is not submitted within 14 days the batch will be deleted.
This process eliminates the need for Post Officers to send the National/Department portion of the (3-part) membership cards and paper checks to the Department Headquarters office.
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Step 1 – Click on Manage Payment Method.
Electronic check (Echeck) is the only payment method available when using this feature. The account must be a valid business checking or savings account held with a US Bank.
Credit card payments are only accepted for foreign Posts outside of the US that do not have a checking/savings account with a US Bank.
Your account will be held until the 1st-Echeck completes processing in the banking network. This is only necessary for your 1st- transaction as we need to make sure all account information is setup correctly.
Step 1 – Select “Manage Payment Method”.
Electronic check (Echeck) is the only payment method available when using this feature. The account must be a valid business checking or savings account held with a US Bank. Credit card payments are only accepted for foreign Posts outside of the US that do not have a checking/savings account with a US Bank.
Your account will be held until the 1st-Echeck completes processing in the banking network. This is only necessary for your 1st- transaction as we need to make sure all account information is setup correctly.

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Enter the required information on the “Manage Account” screen and click “Save”
Bank Account Description can be abbreviated.
Enter the required information on the “Manage Account” screen and click “Save”
Account Type – Checking, Business Checking, Savings
Routing Transit No. – Must be 9-digit
Name on Account – Can be abbreviated. EX. AM LEGION POST 2
Address – Notifications of transmittal status will be sent to this .
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Step 2: Click Edit to “Open” transmittal batch.
Only one “Open” Membership batch is available for processing. The Open batch must be completed and submitted before a new batch becomes available.
A $10,000 maximum limit is in effect for each batch.
Step 2: Click Edit to add renewals and/or new members to an “Open” batch.
Only one “Open” Membership batch is available for processing. The Open batch must be completed and submitted before a new batch becomes available. A $10,000 maximum limit is in effect for each batch.
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The “Transmittal Batch” form allows you to Add New Members, Transfer paying members, and renew members selected from a list of members that currently reside in your Post.
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ADD A NEW MEMBER
Membership/Post Processing - Process Membership
To add a new member select “Click Here” to Add New Member / Transfer-In.
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ADD A NEW MEMBER
Membership/Post Processing - Process Membership
Select “Add New Member”. Complete the “ADD NEW MEMBER” form and click “Save”
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If a record already exists that matches the member record you will be alerted the member already exists. This safety feature is in place to help eliminate duplicates records.
If you do want to add the member, select Continue and Add member. If you would like to transfer this member click on the members membership ID#

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After “Save”, the member appears in “Members in this Batch”. A running total of members and amount due will tally at the top of the page.
Click “Edit” to change demographic information, or “Remove” to delete this member from the batch.
Continue to add any renewals or transfers to batch. When all members are entered select the “Submit Batch” button.
Note: If bank information has not been entered you will not be able to submit the batch.
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TRANSFER PAYING MEMBERS
Membership/Post Processing - Process Membership
Only members that are paying dues can be transferred through myLegion. If the transferring member is paid for the current membership year, the transfer must be requested using the Member Data Change form mailed to Department.
To transfer a member you must have the Member ID# and last name. Enter the member information and “Continue”.
Only members that are paying dues can be transferred through myLegion. If the transferring member is paid for the current membership year, the transfer must be requested through the Member Data Change form mailed to department.
Update any member information if needed and “Save” to add to the batch.
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RENEW MEMBERS
Membership/Post Processing - Process Membership
To renew members of your post, begin with “Search for Members in My Post to Renew”. You can search for members by ID# or Name.
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RENEW MEMBERS
Membership/Post Processing - Process Membership
Notice that the search feature follows along with you as you type. As you type, a list of eligible members to renew will appear.
The example above shows “103” entered for “Member ID:” , and “s” for last name. The form then finds all members in your Post where Member ID begins with “103” and Last Name starts with “s”. Select the member by clicking “Renew”.
Select the Renewal Year(s) and click “Renew” . If a member is paying current and past dues, you can only renew 2 years in the same batch by clicking on both renewal years.
Members will be added to “Members in this Batch”.
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14. STEP 3 : Submit Batch for Processing
Membership/Post Processing - Process Membership
STEP 3 : Submit Batch for Processing
When your batch is complete, click “Submit Batch” to initiate payment.
Note: If bank information is not entered, the Submit Batch option will not be available. To enter bank information, select the Back button for the link to Manage Payment Method.
If bank information is not entered, the Submit Batch option will not be available. To enter bank information, select the Back button for the link to Manage Payment Method.
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Your account will be held until this 1st-Echeck completes processing in the banking network.
This is only necessary for your 1st- transaction as we need to make sure all account information is setup correctly.
A confirmation screen will appear with the address where the transaction receipt will be sent. This screen also allows you to change where the receipt will be sent.
Click “Submit” to initiate payment for the batch.
Your account will be held until this 1st-Echeck completes processing in the banking network. This is only necessary for your 1st- transaction as we need to make sure all account information is setup correctly.
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After submitting the batch for processing, the “Process Membership” form will show the batch in a pending status. Once the transaction has completed processing in the ACH network, the Transmittal Status will change to “Processed”.
Once submitted, changes cannot be made to the batch. If needed, adjustments can be requested through your department once the transmittal processes.
Allow up to 7-business days for the transaction to clear through the ACH network.
After submitting the batch for processing, the “Process Membership” form will show the batch in a pending status. Once the transaction has completed processing in the ACH network, the Transmittal Status will change to “Processed”.
Once submitted, changes cannot be made to the batch. If needed, adjustments can be requested through your department once the transmittal processes.
Allow up to 7-business days for the transaction to clear through the ACH network.
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REVIEW TRANSMITTALS
To view members that have been processed, click on Review in the transmittal grid.
To view members that have been processed, click on Review in the transmittal grid. This will provide a list of all members processed in the transmittal.
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Each dues payment charged for a member is the sum of the National Per Capita plus Department Per Capita in effect at the time of the transaction.
National Headquarters will send payment of the Department Per Capita back to the Department Headquarters office.
Post Transmittal
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Department per Capita
National HQs
Department Per Capita
Department HQs
Each dues payment charged for a member is the sum of the National Per Capita plus Department Per Capita in effect at the time of the transaction. National Headquarters will handle payment of the Department Per Capita back to the Department Headquarters office.
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ELECTRONIC CHECK (Echeck) PROCESSING GUIDELINES
The processing time for Echecks is up to 7-business days. During the 7-business day period,
a “Pending” charge will be placed on the funds in the checking/savings account designated
by the American Legion Post.
In addition, the batch status in myLegion will also show a “Pending” status for the 7-business day period. After a successful transfer of funds to the bank at National Headquarters, the transmittal status of the batch will change to “Processed”, and the member information will be applied to the National Database.
Processing time for Echecks is up to 7-business days. During the 7-business day period, a “Pending” charge will be placed on the funds in the checking/savings account designated by the American Legion Post. In addition, the batch status in myLegion will also show a “Pending” status for the 7-business day period.
After a successful transfer of funds to the bank at National Headquarters, the transmittal status of the batch will change to “Processed”, and the member information will be applied to the National Database.
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Declined Echecks
If a Post submits payment for a batch of transactions and the Echeck is declined:
The transmittal status of the batch in myLegion will be set to “Declined”.
The Post Officer will be notified via , and the batch will NOT be applied to the National database.
New bank account information must be entered before you can re-submit the rejected batch.
Declined batches can be re-submitted within 14-days. If not re-submitted within the 14-day period, the batch will be deleted.
Common reasons for declined Echecks are:
1.) Insufficient funds 2.) Bank Account has been closed 3.) Invalid Bank Information
If a Post submits payment for a batch of transactions and the Echeck is declined, the transmittal status of the batch in myLegion will be set to “Declined” and an automated will be sent to notify the post of the rejected transmittal and the members in the batch will not be updated. Before you can submit a new batch, new bank information must be entered to re-submit.
Declined batches can be re-submitted within 14-days. If not re-submitted within the 14-day period, the batch will be deleted.
Common reasons for declined Echecks are: 1.) Insufficient funds 2.) Bank Account has been closed 3.) Invalid Bank Information
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Declined Echecks
The Post will be charged all penalty fees levied by the ACH (Automated Clearing House) processor for declined Echecks.
The American Legion National Headquarters reserves the right to suspend the “Process Membership” feature for a Post at any time due to a high volume of declined transactions, or malicious use of the myLegion site.
The Post will be charged all penalty fees levied by the ACH (Automated Clearing House) processor for declined Echecks. The American Legion National Headquarters reserves the right to suspend the “Process Membership” feature for a Post at any time due to a high volume of declined transactions, or malicious use of the myLegion site.
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Contact Information: For support using myLegion features contact National Customer Service at Office Hours: 8:00 – 4:30 EST
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